Stayed here for one night, really just needed a place to lay our heads and wow that’s really all we got. Our room could not have been more small. My boyfriend and I were stepping on top of each other and sharing a full sized bed. Sink outside the bathroom for some reason? Our room was on the corner right by the door to the stairs and it was slamming shut all night. Walls are paper thin could hear everything including the cleaning staff talking very loudly and phones ringing all morning. No place to park, garage beside the hotel is expensive and smelled awful. Very cute place and nice front desk people but won’t be staying here again nor recommending it to anyone. Unfortunately was one of our only options for the night we stayed, unless we wanted to pay 5x more somewhere else.

Pretty meh hotel experience. The lobby and restaurant have nice decor but none of that translates to the rooms. Garishly bright and neutral temperature lights are rough. Tiny corridor of a bathroom. Weird requirement of needing to leave a key card in a slot to turn on the lights and air conditioning. I'm all for saving power and I know this is common in other countries, but when it's 85 degrees out and I'm leaving my dogs in the room, this is notably different from any other hotel at this price point in this country. Room remained pretty hot for my entire stay. Parking is $50/night with no in-and-out access.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Hotel Nell. Conveniently located within walking distance to Union Market we were able to explore all it had to offer. The room was clean and although we did hear SOME noise from the rooftop bar and neighboring units, the sound machine offered bedside definitely helped. All members of staff were friendly and extremely helpful, they went above and beyond to assist my wife in having a quiet space for her work meeting. The Treehouse rooftop bar had great service and good food - we recommended it and the hotel to family that will be visiting the area soon. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend this space.

I was pleasantly surprised by how awesome hotel Nell was! As many reviews read, the front desk staff was extremely welcoming and kind to interact with! (More so than most hotels) the room was small but had all that was needed! I did not feel the walls were too thin as some reviews had me worried about. I heard nothing from my neighbors unless I was in the hallway. My tv wasss also broken as I did read in some other reviews however I told the front desk and by the time I returned later it was working perfectly :) The beds are hard and not the best but that’s some peoples’ preference sometimes! The lobby and rooftop restaurant are such a cool vibe and I did enjoy those as well! Super walkable to Union Market which was awesome too. Would absolutely recommend staying here :)

I’m not sure what’s behind some of the lower reviews, but Hotel Nell was absolutely gorgeous. From the moment we walked in, the décor felt modern, chic, and edgy, creating a welcoming and upscale atmosphere. Our classic queen room felt the same! The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming, and we were pleasantly surprised to receive several complimentary drink tickets. We also checked out the Treehouse Rooftop, which was amazing! The ambiance, views, and overall vibe were top-notch. The drinks were excellent and reasonably priced. A special shoutout to John, our server, who provided outstanding service and made our experience even more enjoyable. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

I booked through a 3rd party(Hotwire). It stated I would get a Hyatt, Hilton, Sheraton or Westin brand. This resembled neither of those. The room was not the cleanest, had stains on the bathroom floor. Outside of the room it was parking that caused biggest stir. I was charged $45 to park after I was handed a parking pass for the hotel. The desk clerk mentioned nothing about the price of parking or if it would even be a fee. I explained to the guy when I was checking out and all he said was “oh, well you’re checked out now”. It was no sense of ownership or accountability for the issue. This all came after before I was able to park I was instructed to go park in a parking garage for 3 hours(while it was free) and that they would let me know if a spot came available so I can park. All in all the experience was not the greatest to say the least. Best part of the hotel was a bar upstairs. It was pricey but the drinks were good. Safe to say I would not recommend nor would I return back for another stay.

This is perfect for a one night stay. My husband and I stayed in a queen room and it was small but overall tidy and decorated nicely. The biggest complaint is that the hotel lobby itself is impossible to find at first for out of towners. There’s limited signage…not to mention, the closest parking is a garage kind of far away unless you pay extra for parking in their parking lot (no parking pass or any sort of discount was offered). The staff is kind but we felt as though it could have been helpful to know the best way to bring our luggage in, things to do in the area, etc. Some reviews we read prior and hoped would be addressed were not, like the TV not working nor any mention of why. It was also very easy to hear everything outside like cars, honking, and people talking. The room was okay, although we kept finding long dark hairs around the room, shower, etc. We enjoyed the Treehouse restaurant and drink coupon that’s were given, although staff told us that without a reservation we’d have to sit outside or at the bar and it was pushing 90 degrees. There were seats open inside the whole time we ate and even when we left. We stumbled upon Union Market down the road which was fun and also offered lots of food, coffee, and dessert options.

I had a great experience at Hotel Nell, the staff were very warm and inviting, the atmosphere was PEAK, I felt like I could sit in the comfy lobby they have all day. The room was very cute and warm, some people will complain about the rooms being small but I honestly felt like it gave it a more comfy and homey vibe. The only “complaint” I have is there was no mini fridge which is common in hotels, but honestly it wasn’t a problem and I was just as happy without it. I came up to DC for a concert and after I got out of the concert my fiancé and I were very excited to go back to our comfortable room. I can happily say that this is the only hotel I will be choosing on my future trips to DC. Thank you Hotel Nell!

You walk in and you think, wow this is beautiful. The bars are nice. Treehouse is cute. I didnt try any food or drink but everything is initially esthetically pleasing. You're thinking perhaps this was worth $236 a night. You would be wrong. Once I arrived in the room i realized: 1. A variety of hairs were on the bed. Long at the foot, short under the pillows. 2. The bed is only a foot off the floor. 3. The tv doesnt work. 4. The thermostat is weird. 5. And right before we left the bugs decided to make an entrance. 6. When i showed the front desk the picture/video of the bug her response was what is that a lady bug?! It is most definitely not!! Totally blew me off about the bug anf tv.

Absolutely recommend giving Hotel Nell a try if you like boutique hotels. Small rooms but very clean and comfortable overall. Rooptop Terrace restaurant and bar is a nice touch. Breakfast was good in the restaurant near the lobby and lounge area. We were able to easily walk the 1 to 1.5 miles to Union Station Amtrak, US Capitol, Supreme Court etc. while enjoying the Union Market district with lots of restaurants, shops, etc. along the way. Staff was very friendly and accommodating as we able to do an early check-in with no hassle. Would definitely stay again during another DC visit.